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NHL Rumors: Blue Jackets, Panarin and Bobrovsky … Panthers and Luongo

Bobrovsky's and Panarin pending free agent status hasn't been a distraction NHL.com: Columbus Blue Jackets coach John Tortorella said that pending unrestricted free agents Artemi Panarin and Sergei Bobrovsky haven't been a distraction. "I think handling himself really well," Tortorella said…

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NHL Rumors: Philadelphia Flyers, and the Toronto Maple Leafs

Flyers goaltending Chris Johnston of Sportsnet: The Philadelphia Flyers looking for an experienced goalie to help mentor Carter Hart makes sense. Nick Kypreos reported that the Flyers have checked in on LA Kings Jonathan Quick. Quick's cap his $5.8 million…

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NHL Rumors: Ottawa Senators, New Jersey Devils, and the Detroit Red Wings

Senators gauging ownership interest? Chris Johnston of Sportsnet: It's believed that Ottawa Senators owner Eugene Melnyk turned down a $400 million offer. There is some behind the scene talk about gauging some interest in potential ownership groups. Could Melnyk get…

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NHL Injuries and Notes: Sabres, Blackhawks, Stars, Predators, Golden Knights and Sharks

Pominville skating Joe Yerdon: Buffalo Sabres coach Phil Housley said forward Jason Pominville has been skating. No broken bones for Murphy Eric Lear: Chicago Blackhawks defenseman Connor Murphy didn't break any bone after taking an elbow to the face against the Stars: "(I…

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NHL Rumors: Flyers, Kings, Blackhawks, Maple Leafs, and the Oilers

The Flyers have spoken to the Kings about Quick Josh Beneteau of Sportsnet: Nick Kypreos on Headlines has said that the Philadelphia Flyers have spoken with the Los Angeles Kings about goaltender Jonathan Quick. Quick has four years left on…

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NHL Rumors: Toronto Maple Leafs, and the Vancouver Canucks

Marner's agent meets with Dubas ... Behind the scenes talk of offer sheets for RFAs Josh Beneteau of Sportsnet: Toronto Maple Leafs GM Kyle Dubas met with Mitch Marner's agent before the Leafs game against the New Jersey Devils on…

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NHL Injuries: Red Wings, Panthers, Wild, Senators and Maple Leafs

Athanasiou missed yesterday's game Ted Kulfan: Detroit Red Wings forward Andreas Athanasiou missed yesterday's game with an upper-body injury. Bjugstad close Jameson Olive: Florida Panthers forward Nick Bjugstad is not quite ready to return and will likely be out until…

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NHL Rumors: LA Kings – Muzzin and Toffoli … Penguins and Oilers

Penguins may not be willing to meet Kings asking price Dan Kingerski of Pittsburgh Hockey Now: Elliotte recently linked the Los Angeles Kings defensman Jake Muzzin to the Pittsburgh Penguins. A source familiar with the Kings said that they are looking…

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NHL Rumors: Winnipeg Jets, Columbus Blue Jackets and the St. Louis Blues

Muzzin would be a nice fit for the Jets Murat Ates: Believe that LA Kings defenseman Jake Muzzin would be an ideal fit on the Winnipeg Jets blueline. The 29-year old has a year left on his deal at a…

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NHL Injuries: Bruins, Flames, Avs, Wild, Golden Knights and Jets

Chara not ready for this weekend Matt Kalman: Boston Bruins defenseman Zdeno Chara won't be ready to return this weekend. Joe Haggerty: Patrice Bergeron, Zdeno Chara, Kevan Miller and Urho Vaakainen all practiced in a regular jersey. Jake DeBrusk practiced with…

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NHL Rumors: Sabres and Jeff Skinner … Maple Leafs and Jake Gardiner

Skinner looking for big money from the Sabres on a long-term deal WGR 550: Darren Dreger said on NBCSN that there is mutual interest between the Buffalo Sabres and Jeff Skinner's camp to get a contract extension signed before July…

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NHL Power Rankings: 2018-19 Consensus – Week 11

The top five teams in our weekly consensus NHL power rankings remain the same, but the order has shifted a bit. The Tampa Bay Lightning at the top remains constant though. The Winnipeg Jets and Calgary Flames move up two…

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